From the pine-covered slopes of the Rila, Pirin, and Rodopi Mountains to the beaches of the Black Sea, Bulgaria is blessed with a countryside rich in natural resources. The history of the Bulgarian people, however, is not as serene as the landscape: crumbling Greco-Thracian ruins and Soviet-style high-rises attest to centuries of turmoil and political struggle. Though Bulgaria’s flagging economy and dual-pricing system for foreigners can dampen the mood, travelers willing to make the trek to the beautiful Black Sea Coast, cosmopolitan Sofia, and picturesque villages will be greatly rewarded. And until the country succumbs to globalization, you can bet that Bulgaria will remain happily free of crowds.
Official Name: Republic of Bulgaria. Capital: Sofia. Major Cities: Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas. Population: 7,263,000. Religion: Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12 ...more
For more info on opportunities across Europe, see Beyond Tourism . American University in Bulgaria , Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria (☎ 359 73 88 82 18; www.aubg.bg). University based on the American ...more
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